Cameroon have been crowned champions of Africa for the first time after defeating tournament debutants Malawi in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half display, scoring three goals before the break to take control of the final. Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga was the star…
Yves here. This Jeff Masters post describes the severity and the health/lifespan costs of exposure to the sort of hazardous smoke that descended on the Great Lakes and extended to the east coast. It’s not over, even if the intensity of the pollution has eased off. From USA Today: Perhaps it may seem like overkill…
Terence Crawford retired in December last year, hanging up the gloves as an undefeated five-weight world champion. The switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska, bowed out from boxing after a stellar win over Mexican icon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, relinquishing the undisputed super-middleweight world title. At 38 years old, perhaps the biggest fight available for Crawford was a…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The list of men who have won a World Cup final is less than 500 names long, making it among the most exclusive in sports. Jurgen Klinsmann’s name is on that list. And if he had known what a special club he would join when he stepped on the pitch for the 1990…
India‘s landmark victory in the historic women’s Test at Lord’s was accompanied by a series of emotional moments as the visitors paid tribute to England greats Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, who brought the curtains down on their international careers. While Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side celebrated a memorable 270-run triumph at the Home of Cricket, the…
Egypt’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a painful end on Tuesday after the Pharaohs surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against defending champions Argentina in the Round of 16. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko put Egypt in a stunning 2-0 lead at Atlanta Stadium, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a Lionel…
Cairo, Egypt — In the hours before a historic day for millions of Egyptians, the scene is set across the country: flags flutter over cars and balconies, patriotic songs blare from loudspeakers, and cafes are transformed into mini stadiums. And from public transport to workplaces and markets, every conversation is centred around one question: Will…
